Customer Project Manager - China

Role Summary

The Project Manager will lead the execution of industrial heating system Projects for Watlow customers. This role requires excellent Project Management skills, hands-on experience in heater design, installation, commissioning, and a foundational understanding of ASME codes and pressure vessel manufacturing processes. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring high-quality project execution, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

Manage end-to-end execution of heating system projects including engineering review, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover.

Coordinate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within budget

Review and interpret engineering documents such as P&IDs, GA drawings, pressure vessel drawings, heater assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.

Develop project schedules, documentation as per ISO, and technical and Project reports.

Heater Design, Installation & Commissioning

Work with engineering teams to review basic heater design requirements (flanged heaters, circulation heaters, tubular heaters, etc.).

Perform on-site commissioning of electric heaters, thermal systems, temperature controllers, sensors, and associated control equipment.

Troubleshoot issues related to heater performance, electrical systems, sensors, and control loops during commissioning.

Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with customers.

ASME & Pressure Vessel Knowledge

Apply basic understanding of ASME Section VIII, pressure vessel components, welding processes, and manufacturing practices during project review and execution.

Review mechanical design inputs and ensure heater integration with pressure vessels meets applicable industry standards.

Collaborate with fabrication vendors to ensure quality and compliance of heater assemblies and pressure-vessel-mounted components.

Customer Support & Communication

Serve as the primary contact for customers during project execution and commissioning.

Prepare and deliver progress updates, commissioning reports, and technical documentation.

Quality & Safety Compliance

Ensure project execution follows quality systems and safety standards recommended by Industry.

Identify risks, non-conformities, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to heater design, commissioning, and project execution.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.

PMP Certification

Experience

4–5 years of experience in Project Management of industrial project execution, preferably thermal systems

4–5 years of experience in heater commissioning, industrial project execution, or thermal system installations.

Exposure to pressure vessel manufacturing and integration of heaters into process equipment.

Technical Skills

Basic knowledge of ASME codes, pressure vessel design fundamentals, materials, nozzles, flanges, and fabrication practices.

Understanding of industrial heater design (flanged heaters, immersion heaters, circulation heaters, etc.).

Skilled in reading engineering drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.

Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems, temperature control loops, and instrumentation.

Familiarity with SCR controllers, PLC interfaces, thermocouples, RTDs, and control panels.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and customer-handling ability.

Good project planning, documentation, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently at field sites and effectively collaborate with internal teams.

Preferred Attributes

Experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, HVAC, or Industrial Process Heating industries.

Exposure to safety standards (IEC, ATEX, IEEE).

Willingness to travel to customer locations for project management activities.